Old 01-13-2004   #1 (permalink)
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Hey all,

I have made a computing site which although very small now I hope to expand a lot and one day become a resource people can refer to for anything computing.

It currently covers software and hardware, consisting of reviews from myself and visitors, guides, along with other articles and related content. Ive also added an image gallery which I think is a great way to present images and will have other sections soon apart from just screen shots. With this being the first version the guides are notably basic, non detailed, limited content and a VERY basic design which will able to updated and re-written better with each major overhaul.

The main reason why I post here for opinions though is in hope that any browser/computer problems with the site can be pointed out as well as suggestions given on what I could add, change or do better. Maybe even people who want to exchange links with me can post here. Once I believe the site has a substantial amount of content I will be making a web development section but don't want to make the mistake of having loads of sections without any content.

The URL is: RileysResource.net and I'd appreciate any comments and suggestions.

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the layout really is as plain as vanilla. I thought mine were basic but when i saw this i was almost crying. The design isnt so wonderful. The design in one way is decent because it is well laid out and is very clear to use.

the content is awesome, you are a very good writer dude. Seems like it was written for noobs in computing. Excellent site dude great stuff!
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Thanks for the nice comment and I appreciate your reply. Being honest, the content I've written really has been rushed out, just trying to get at least something in each section, but with just starting google ads really is a motivation so I'll keep working on it.

The design is also very basic I agree, but being a computing site I want many people to be able to view and use the site easily. Though saying that, within the next two weeks or so, I'll have a high graphics intensity version using my photoshop skills which may please some who simply find the site to boring to look at, lol.

I'll keep working on it, hoping to get into search engines, including link exchanging .. but for 3 days up, I think its doing well and any more comments will be appreciated
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The Navigation is great, well layed out, however make it more appealing to the eyes, but don't lose the navigation you have..
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The content is nice, as stated above but the layout needs some help.

Few suggestions:
Your Google ads, after refreshing a few times I had ads that related nothing to your site. Some bikini, LOTR, Disney, Car Screensavers and desktops.

The color is a bit bland, it needs some work. If I were you, I'd look over you choice of colors. Perhaps use colors that are on the opposite side of the color spectrum to get a good (and appealing) contrast effect.

The borders around your tables look a bit noobish. The hashed line effect is often related to noobs. Perhaps make it a solid line (definetely not white).

Your logo is aligned to the right. Perhaps move it to the left
(Referring to this logo: http://www.rileysresource.net/images/resourcelogo.gif )

I noticed you like using similies (like : ) or : P), how about implementing a "similie system" that shows images instead of the text.

Try to avoid talking in first person, I don't know, but to me it seems less professional.

If you can, I'd recommend getting a more graphical layout. I understand this is the first version and more than likely you'll improve as you go along. (Once my company is set up, I'll sell you a layout at a discounted price. Just remind me, however, the site might not be up for a few months.)

Other than that, it's not too bad. I like your content and the overall idea of the site. I wish you the best of luck, and hope your site grows.
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Thanks for the helpful replies.
Well I made the new layout which I hope is preferred over the old design, and more so then the design which was showed in other thread on this forum with the orange banner. Site content will stay the same, I just need to re-make each page to fit the new color scheme, then focus on producing more content till I decide to make a new design. Any comments om this new layout will be appreciated,

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too much open space there.. try smaller cleaner fonts, and perfect that metal technique.. and you will be all good.
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